Wassily Kandinsky
“Semi-Nude Woman in Landscape (Nina Kandinsky)”
Oil on board | 61 x 49.5 cm | Signed lower right | Circa 1925
This rare figurative work by Wassily Kandinsky features a semi-nude young woman—believed to be his wife, Nina Kandinsky—seated in a vibrant natural setting. Executed with expressive brushwork and rich contrasts of color, the painting blends lyrical intimacy with dramatic emotion. While Kandinsky is renowned for pioneering abstract art, this piece reflects his deep connection to the sensual and emotional roots of painting, showcasing the powerful role of color and form in evoking the spirit. Certified by art historian Elena Plastok, MA (2017).